Chickpea Orzo Salad Recipe

Name: Chickpea Orzo Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 lb orzo pasta; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 1 tablespoon dijon-style mustard; 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped or 1 1/2 tablespoons dried mint; 2 tablespoons dried oregano; 1 tablespoon dried thyme leaves; 1/2 tablespoon black pepper; 2 medium tomatoes, diced; 4 scallions, chopped; 1 medium cucumber, unpeeled, diced; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 cup pitted black olives, halved or 1 cup green olives, sliced; 1/4 lb feta or 1/4 lb seasoned tofu, crumbled; 1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, drained

Servings: persons

1/2 lb orzo pasta
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon dijon-style mustard
1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped or 1 1/2 tablespoons dried mint
2 tablespoons dried oregano
1 tablespoon dried thyme leaves
1/2 tablespoon black pepper
2 medium tomatoes, diced
4 scallions, chopped
1 medium cucumber, unpeeled, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup pitted black olives, halved or 1 cup green olives, sliced
1/4 lb feta or 1/4 lb seasoned tofu, crumbled
1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, drained

1
In a saucepan, place the pasta in boiling water and cook for 9 to 11 minutes, until al dente.
2
Drain and cool under cold running water.
3
In a small bowl, whisk together the oil, vinegar, mustard, mint, and seasonings, forming a vinaigrette.
4
In a large mixing bowl, combine the orzo, tomatoes, scallions, cucumber, garlic and olives.
5
Blend in the vinaigrette, feta, and if desired, chickpeas (Also good with black beans).
6
Chill for 1 hour before serving.
7
Place over a bed of lettuce.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 lb orzo pasta, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar, 1 tablespoon dijon-style mustard, and more.

Yes, Chickpea Orzo Salad falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Chickpea Orzo Salad

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